[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 68 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [Congressional Record: May 26, 1994] From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO MORGAN A.L. GOULET ______ HON. JACK REED of rhode island in the house of representatives Thursday, May 26, 1994 Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute a distinguished young man from Rhode Island who has attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He is Morgan A.L. Goulet of Troop 1 in East Greenwich, RI and he is honored this week for his noteworthy achievement. Not every young American who joins the Boy Scouts earns the prestigious Eagle Scout Award. In fact, only 2.5 percent of all Boy Scouts do. To earn the award, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. He must earn 21 merit badges, 11 of which are required for areas such as citizenship in the community, citizenship in the Nation, citizenship in the world, safety, environmental science, and first aid. As he progresses through the Boy Scout ranks, a Scout must demonstrate participation in increasingly more responsible service projects. He must also demonstrate leadership skills by holding one or more specific youth leadership positions in his patrol and/or troop. This young man has distinguished himself in accordance with these criteria. For his Eagle Scout project, Morgan coordinated the first major cleaning since 1935 of the Briggs Lot Cemetery in Warwick, RI. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in saluting Eagle Scout Morgan A.L. Goulet. In turn, we must duly recognize the Boy Scouts of America for establishing the Eagle Scout Award and the strenuous criteria its aspirants must meet. This program has through its 80 years honed and enhanced the leadership skills and commitment to public service of many outstanding Americans, two dozen of whom now serve in the House. It is my sincere belief that Morgan A.L. Goulet will continue his public service and in so doing will further distinguish himself and consequently better his community. I join friends, colleagues, and family who this week salute him. ____________________